Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting - March 12th, 2026

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board held a study session and regular meeting on March 12, 2026, focusing on updates to the Project Momentum school improvement initiative, which includes federal grant funding to support instructional planning and professional development. The board discussed the use of grant funds to pay teachers for off-contract planning time and substitute coverage, emphasizing sustainability and alignment with Title I budgets. Additionally, the meeting covered procurement processes, including contract management, solicitation types (IFBs and RFPs), vendor selection, and cooperative contracts. The procurement team highlighted their role in ensuring compliance with state laws and stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The board also approved personnel requests, contract renewals, and a reduction of portable classroom square footage as part of cost-saving measures. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the district's transition to a pooled insurance consortium with Chyros to manage rising healthcare costs, with detailed explanations of plan changes, employee contributions, and efforts to maintain network continuity. The board voted to adjourn following these discussions.